Eighth Wonder Fearless [japan Edition] (1988)

"I'm Not Scared" is a 1988 single by British synth-pop combo Eighth Wonder. This was released for the UK and European market, mastered and pressed in West Germany through CBS.

It’s not often you stumble upon an album quite like this one. A huge debt of thanks goes out to a fellow reader, Francis, for sharing Kazutoki Umezu’s Diva with me (the first of two, from him, I’ll share with you). I’m still grinning from end to end just looking at the credits of this album: Midori Takada, Ichiko Hashimoto, and Reichi, on an album that won’t appear in their respective discographies online (another good reason to never just rely on Discogs for your info!). A one off band featuring a truly pioneering group of Japanese female musicians, Diva must have meant something to all involved.

This recording blends nicely the rhythms from pop jazz, with more traditional jazz elements. Excellent musicians that provide a recording that should be enjoyable for both fans of be-bop and pop music. Spanish Flower is a beautiful ballad and one of the highlights with an elegant bass solo by Eddie Gomez. Mr. Go includes a really enjoyable flute solo. Forever is another beautiful ballad, this time with a wonderful sax solo. W110th street is a nice rhythm full number that includes the entire set of musicians. – Rodolfo Romanach-suarez

Disco 80's: Special Edition is a 2018 compilation exploring the fading music of disco in the 1980's, proving that while many felt disco was dead, dance music was far from over like Frank Stallone. This was released by Sound Innovations.

An unrepentant believer in the power of classic rock and R&B, Melissa Etheridge sounded like a throwback to the 1970s when she delivered her eponymous debut in 1988. Her raspy delivery recalled that of Rod Stewart and her belief in the restorative power of rock & roll suggested peak Bruce Springsteen, while her commitment to lean, straight-ahead heartland rock aligned her with John Mellencamp. Etheridge would never abandon traditional rock & roll values but she found a way to not only keep these familiar sounds fresh, she found a way to make them personal. Much of this skill was evident on Melissa Etheridge, Brave and Crazy and Never Enough–the trio of records she released around the turn of the 1990s, albums that generated such rock radio hits as "Bring Me Some Water," "Similar Features," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't It Heavy," the latter winning Etheridge her first Grammy–but her 1993 album Yes I Am is where she broke through into the mainstream. Just prior to its release, Etheridge became one of the first prominent rockers to come out publicly as a lesbian, an event that raised her public profile thereby bringing Yes I Am to a wider audience, one that turn the album into a multi-platinum blockbuster, spinning off the hits "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window."

Formed in 1985 by Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford, Mike + The Mechanics released their first album in 1985 and have gone on to achieve an enviable string of hit singles and albums but it was with 1988s Living Years that the band had the biggest success of their career. Their Living Years 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition celebrates this musical milestone with a whole host of special extras. Along with the original studio album, the 2-CD set features a bonus disc of live recordings from the 1989 Living Years UK tour along with the song The Living Years 2014 which has been re-recorded with the South African Isango Choir and Andrew Roachford on lead vocals.

Digitally remastered and expanded deluxe two CD edition. Karyn White is the self-titled debut album from R&B singer Karyn White. Released in 1988, it went to #1 on the Top R&B Albums chart for seven weeks the following year. The album gave her four hits, "The Way You Love Me", "Superwoman", "Love Saw It" and "Secret Rendezvous". Big Break Records proudly presents the first ever deluxe remaster of the album, which includes a staggering 19 bonus tracks, rare promotional remixes and exclusive interviews with Karyn White, Daryl Simmons and Jeff Lorber. This collection is a must for all new jack swing, soul, pop, R&B and dance fans everywhere!

Beggars Arkive is excited to announce the upcoming reissue of The Fall's 10th studio album, 1988's THE FRENZ EXPERIMENT. Available as an expanded edition on 2XCD and 2XLP, the releases both contain the original album, plus singles and B-Sides.

2014 remastered and expanded two CD edition of her 1988 album originally a UK-only release that marked Zadora's return to the pop/dance fold after achieving credibility with her readings of R&B standards. The Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis' production is slick at times but the songs are well-crafted. Up-tempo numbers comprise with the understated 'Still Remembered' and pulsating 'Dance Out of My Head' making the strongest impressions. However, it's the ballads that Zadora is most comfortable with, and the standout is 'Since I've Been Lovin' You.' a calming number built simply on keyboard layering's and Zadora's vocal, it exemplifies her penchant for subtle R&B styling's and strays from the massive production of several other cuts. 'Silence' is a close match, demonstrating her proficiency in the soprano range. The track listing is evenly split between energetic dance-pop numbers and sullen R&B ballads. From the kinetic, catchy 'Laughin' at You' to the pensive, romantic 'Since I've Been Lovin' You,' this set effectively captures many moods in one listen. The bonus disc includes rare tracks and remixes.

•30th Anniversary 2CD Deluxe Edition •1st CD with the original 11 tracks + 2nd CD featuring 6 unreleased bonus tracks •Bonus tracks feature appearances from Mick Taylor, Chuck Leavell, Bootsy Collins, Johnnie Johnson, Joey Spampinato & Bernie Worrell •Deluxe Media Book Packaging •Remastered by original producer Steve Jordan